Hallyu wave is responsible for the worldwide popularity of Korean dramas. They come in various genres like action, romance, comedy, thriller, suspense, legal, and many more.
Kdramas have their unique ways of hooking in audiences with their interesting storylines, fabulous acting, good to listen to OSTs & a bit of a comedy. This makes a drama perfect.
Even if there are different plots in Kdramas such as investigation, romcom, rich boy poor girl romance & vice versa, they all are entertaining & make you happy. One of them is office romance.
Office Romance Kdramas
One of the most popular kinds of romance, especially in dramas is workplace romance & even in it is the love relationship between a boss & his secretary. They make us swoon over the couples.
The couple in these dramas have lovely chemistry, heart-melting romance & comedy moments that make these dramas swoon-worthy. You will definitely like watching them.
If you are eager to watch a drama involving a romantic relationship in an office, look no more. Here are some of the best office romance dramas you can binge-watch on Netflix or Viki. Let’s go!
1. She Would Never Know
Song Ah and Hyun Seung work at a cosmetics marketing firm, and the two slowly grow closer sharing a workplace relationship. He tries to develop a romantic relationship but Song Ah rebuffs his advances, not wishing to date younger men.
Cast –
- Won Jin Ah as Yoon Song Ah
- Ro Woon as Chae Hyun Seung
- Lee Hyun Wook as Lee Jae Shin
- Lee Joo Bin as Lee Hyo Joo
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – iQiyi
2. She Was Pretty
Hangul: 그녀는 예뻤다
Year: 2015
When young, the beautiful Hye Jin often rescued shy and unappealing Sung Joon from awkward situations. Years later, the tables have turned and the now handsome and dashing Sung Jun looks to return the favour to his first love.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Hwang Jung Eum as Kim Hye Jin
- Park Seo Joon as Ji Sung Jun
- Go Joon Hee as Min Ha Ri
- Choi Si Won as Kim Shin Hyuk
No. Of Episodes: 16 (60 min. each)
Streaming Options (region-specific):
3. My Secret Romance
Jin Wook is a son from a wealthy family who runs a large company. Yoo Mi, who has never had a boyfriend before has a one-night stand with him. They meet again three years later, whereupon they kick off a shaky push-pull romance.
4. My Shy Boss
Hwan Ki is the CEO of a company, but he is extremely shy. Due to his personality, his employees do not know him well. Ro Woon, an energetic girl, starts working in his company. However, she is interested in him & plans to reveal who he really is.
Cast –
- Yeon Woo Jin as Eun Hwan Ki
- Park Hye Soo as Chae Ro Woon
- Gong Seung Yeon as Eun Yi Soo
- Yoon Park as Kang Woo Il
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Netflix
5. Crazy Love
The crazy romance drama is about a man who pretends to have amnesia when he is told he will be murdered and a woman who pretends to be his fiancée when she is told she doesn’t have much time to live.
Cast –
- Kim Jae Wook as Noh Go Jin
- Krystal Jung as Lee Shin Ah
- Yoo In Young as Baek Soo Young
- Yoo In Young as Baek Soo Young
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Disney+
6. What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim
Hangul: 김비서가 왜 그럴까
Year: 2018
Lee Young Joon’s family owns a huge corporation, and he serves as its vice president. He is wealthy, attractive, and intelligent, but he is arrogant. Mi So, his secretary, has worked for him for years and is ideal for him, but she abruptly decides to leave.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Park Min Young as Kim Mi So
- Park Seo Joon as Lee Young Joon
- Lee Tae Hwan as Lee Sung Yeon
- Pyo Ye Jin as Kim Ji Ah
No. Of Episodes: 16 (70 min. each)
Streaming Options (region-specific):
7. The Secret Life Of My Secretary
Min Ik is an intelligent, perfectionist man with a heart of stone and a department manager, who always relies on his secretary, Gal Hee. Although she diligently carries out the tasks, she does not hold back in saying what she wishes to say.
8. Jugglers
A romance between Chi Won, the director of a media company who is completely uninterested in others & Yoon Yi, his secretary who is skilled in assisting and supporting her superiors. She has a passive & obedient personality.
Cast –
- Choi Daniel as Nam Chi Won
- Baek Jin Hee as Jwa Yoon Yi
- Lee Won Keun as Hwang Bo Yool
- Kang Hye Jung as Wang Jung Ae
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Viki
9. Business Proposal
Hangul: 사내 맞선
Year: 2012
The drama follows Ha Ri, who goes on a blind date by claiming to be her best friend. But she’s terrified to see Tae Mu, the CEO of the company she works at. And to make matters worse, he’s dead set on marrying her.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Kim Se Jeong as Shin Ha Ri
- Ahn Hyo Seop as Kang Tae Mu
- Seol In Ah as Jin Young Seo
- Kim Min Kyu as Cha Sung Hoon
No. Of Episodes: 12 (60 min. each)
Streaming Options (region-specific):
10. Rich Man
Yoo Chan is the CEO of the IT company Next In. He suffers from a condition where he can’t recognize faces, and this makes him very guarded. Bo Ra came to Seoul to attend college. With her imminent graduation, her dream is to work for Next In. When they meet, what will happen?
Cast –
- Suho (EXO) as Lee Yoo Chan
- Ha Yeon Soo as Kim Bo Ra
- Oh Chang Seok as Min Tae Joo
- Kim Ye Won as Min Tae Ra
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Viki
11. Protect The Boss
Noh Eun Seol, who is hardworking & has a sense of right & wrong gets her big break and lands a job as a secretary at a large corporation, only to be assigned to Ji Heon, the spoiled youngest child of the owner. He falls in love with her.
12. Her Private Life
Deok Mi works as a curator at an art gallery. She is a huge fan of idol and secretly runs a fan website about him. She hides this from everyone. At least until Ryan Gold, the art gallery’s new director, enters into her life. When he uncovers Deok Mi’s secret, everything changes.
13. Where Stars Land
The drama follows the lives of workers at Incheon Airport, and in particular, the interactions between Yeo Reum, who wants to be a perfectionist, and Soo Yeon, who harbors a secret that causes him to keep his distance from his coworkers.
14. Strong Girl Bong Soon
Do Bong Soon is an unemployed girl who has superhuman powers. Later, she is hired by a CEO as his bodyguard. As they get closer, they find their relationship going farther than that of work. They also get involved with a killer.
15. Touch Your Heart
Hangul: 진심이 닿다
Year: 2019
Yoon Seo is embroiled in a scandal that affects her career. Later on, she is offered a prominent role in an upcoming drama. She must, however, first serve as a secretary for a lawyer named Jung Rok. They fall in love eventually.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Dong Wook as Kwon Jung Rok
- Yoo In Na as Oh Yoon Seo
- Lee Sang Woo as Kim Se Won
- Son Sung Yoon as Yoo Yeo Reum
No. Of Episodes: 16 (70 min. each)
Streaming Options (region-specific):
16. Forecasting Love and Weather
The drama is about the work and love lives of people who work at the Korea Meteorological Administration, Korea’s national weather forecast service. It will depict the relationship between different people.
Cast –
- Park Min Young as Jin Ha Kyung
- Song Kang as Lee Si Woo
- Yoon Park as Han Ki Joon
- Yura as Chae Yoo Jin
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Netflix
17. The Law Cafe
The story of Jeong Ho, a former prosecutor and current building owner who used to be known as a monster genius, and Yu Ri, a lawyer with a 4D personality. The drama will focus on the events surrounding a law firm that also runs a cafe.
18. The Interest Of Love
The story takes place at the Yeongpo branch of Nara Bank, which is celebrating its 99th birthday. It’s mostly about the office romance of Ha Sang Soo, Ahn Soo Young, Park Mi Kyung, and Jung Jong Hyun at work.
Cast –
- Yoo Yeon Seok as Ha Sang Soo
- Moon Ga Young as Ahn Soo Young
- Geum Sae Rok as Park Mi Kyung
- Jung Ga Ram as Jung Jong Hyun
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Netflix
Wrapping Up
That’s it. These were some binge-worthy Korean dramas that have workplace romance i.e., office romance-themed dramas. Now, it’s time to grab some popcorn & get ready to smile & laugh while watching these dramas.
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FAQs
1. Which Korean series is about boss and employee romance?
Korean dramas that are about romance between boss and employee include Her Private Life, Forecasting Love and Weather, Touch Your Heart, and My Secret Romance.
2. Which is the most romantic Kdrama in the world?
Though there are so many romantic dramas, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon is said to be the most romantic because of the chemistry between the main leads.
3. Where can I watch office romance Kdrama?
You can watch romantic Korean dramas on streaming platforms like Prime Video, Disney+, Viki, and Netflix.
